Diabetes Management Certificate
Release Date: November 4, 2020
Expiration Date: November 4, 2023
Activity Type: Application-based
CE Credit Hour(s): 33 hours
Activity Fee: $445.00/$545.00 member/non-member
Overview
This self-guided, online program will provide 33 hours of ACPE continuing education for pharmacists, incorporating recorded presentations, worksheets, and practice activities.
The 12 modules are designed for participants to increase the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient-centered diabetes care management. The curriculum addresses basic principles associated with diagnosis, classification, and pathophysiology of diabetes; goals of diabetes management; facilitating behavior change in patients; using technological devices for treatment and monitoring; and practical considerations for optimizing glycemic management in inpatient and ambulatory settings. The course further concentrates on acquiring advanced knowledge and skill in diabetes treatment, optimizing care in patients of varying age or situation with different complications or comorbidities. Upon completion of all the modules, participants should be proficient in assessing patients with diabetes and recommending pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment regimens based on patient-related factors.
Professional Certificate Requirement
Once a learner has successfully completed the educational curriculum, he/she will have the opportunity to complete a 120 question comprehensive exam. If the learner successfully completes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate; unlimited attempts permitted), he/she will be eligible to earn the professional certificate.
Listing of the Diabetes Management Certificate Modules
Learning Module |
ACPE # |
Credit Hours |
Introduction to Diabetes Management |
0204-0000-20-731-HO1-P |
2 |
Goals of Diabetes Management |
0204-0000-20-732-HO1-P |
2 |
Facilitating Behavior Change |
0204-0000-20-733-HO1-P |
2.75 |
Diabetes Treatment: Oral and Non-Insulin Injectables |
0204-0000-20-734-HO1-P |
2 |
Diabetes Treatment with Insulin |
0204-0000-20-735-HO1-P |
2.25 |
Diabetes Treatment for Cardiovascular Conditions |
0204-0000-20-736-HO1-P |
2.75 |
Diabetes Treatment: Weight, Hypoglycemia, and Cost Considerations |
0204-0000-20-737-HO1-P |
3.75 |
Diabetes Technology |
0204-0000-20-738-HO1-P |
4 |
Pharmacotherapy Complications |
0204-0000-20-739-HO1-P |
3 |
Special Populations |
0204-0000-20-740-HO1-P |
3.25 |
Ambulatory Care Roles in Diabetes |
0204-0000-20-741-HO1-P |
2.5 |
Diabetes Management in the Hospital Setting |
0204-0000-20-742-HO1-P |
2.75 |